Metropolitan Chicago Market Review Office Market Review & 216 Forecast
To our valued customers, partners and future clients A few short weeks ago, the multi-state Powerball lottery jackpot rose to an unprecedented $1.5 Billion. I m confident that each person who bought tickets thought much less about the odds (1 in 292,21,338) than about what they would do with all that money when they won. Sure, we all know the chances are slim logically - but someone has to win, right? Why not me? I bought a ticket and found myself calculating my after-tax take home total and weighing the pros and cons of a lump sum versus an annuity payment. In the days and hours leading up to the drawing, media outlets fed the flames of optimism with lists of advice for the eventual winner. Each article boiled down to the same key point things get crazy, so don t try to figure it out on your own. Get advice from professionals who can help you handle your taxes, your investments and your long-lost relatives. Now I didn t win the Powerball and chances are good (1 in 292,21,338) that you didn t either, but the advice is simple and good and applicable for all of us as we begin 216. It s so obvious and also easy to forget: We all have incredible resources at our disposal, connections and networks only a call or e-mail away. As you ll see on the following pages, 215 was an incredible year for Chicago real estate. All sectors continued positive trends throughout the year and indicating more upward growth. They succeeded not by chance like a lottery drawing, but through the solid underlying fundamentals that have steadily built in this market over the past six years. Of course, there are and always will be uncertainties, and those things reinforce the thesis of those optimistic Powerball-planning articles: Plan with what you know, and seek the help of experts to navigate the things that you don t. We hope you will find the statistics and analysis in this market review to be beneficial in the coming months, and we look forward to working alongside you to make 216 a successful year. Regards, John R Picchiotti COO, Brokerage
Table of Contents NAI Hiffman Metropolitan Chicago Office Market Review & 216 Forecast 4 Local Economy 7 Office Statistics 8 Suburban Office Summary 1 North Suburban 12 Northwest Suburban 14 O Hare Area 16 East-West Corridor 18 I-55 Corridor 2 Downtown Office Summary 22 West Loop 24 Central Loop 26 East Loop 28 North Michigan Avenue 3 River North 32 Medical Office Review 34 Office Investment Review 36 Methodology/NAI Global 38 NAI Hiffman
Overall Trend Local Economy US Unemployment POPULATION (214 CENSUS) 9,537,289 5.% POPULATION CHANGE (2-214) +4.8% MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (215) $53,657 GROSS METRO PRODUCT (215) $63.3 BILLION Case-Shiller Home Price Index EMPLOYMENT - NONFARM (Q4 215) JOBS GAINED (Q1 215-Q4 215) CHICAGO METRO UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 4,6, 47, 5.4% 5.7% 5.% 128.53 Q2 215 US GDP Change 2.% With a metropolitan population of nearly 1 million, Chicago is the third largest MSA in the U.S. after New York and Los Angeles and is the most influential economic region between the East and West Coasts. Foreign Policy Magazine recently ranked Chicago sixth among world competition, measuring econometrics from the number of Fortune 5 companies to the flow of goods and services through airports, rail, roads and ports. Situated at the geographical heart of the nation, Chicago s locational advantages have fostered its development into an international center for transportation, manufacturing, banking, securities, technology, services, wholesale and retail trade. In addition, Chicago is one of the principal trading centers for commodities, financial futures and derivative products with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Board of Trade. O Hare International still ranks as one of the busiest airports in the world with numerous non-stop flights to leading international business centers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Global Economy Global economic growth disappointed in 215, slowing to 2.4%. The lack of growth can be attributed to several factors: China, the world's second largest economy, grew at a much slower rate, little economic growth in Europe and the social and political issues of dealing with the flow of refugees from the Middle East and Africa. China's economic problems and the inability to implement long-term solutions raised concern. The Chinese stock market suffered a substantial collapse that caused are great deal of unease among investors. The country's officials employed a variety of tactics to avoid a total stock market collapse. Despite the success of the tactics, investors remain wary and question the validity of China's estimate of GDP at 6% to 7%. as pundits believe that figure is overstated. In Europe, the European Central Bank extended a bond buying program, reduced a key interest rate and passed measures to encourage more bank lending. The eurozone economy U.S. Dollar Index US GDP Change by Quarter 1 6% 9 4% 5.% 3.9% 8 2% % 1.5%.2% 2.% 7-2% 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15-4% Q3 214 Q4 214 Q1 215 Q2 215 Q3 215 4 NAI Hiffman U.S. Dollar U.S. Recession Period Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 215 IMF Projection GDP Growth (%) Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
grew at an anemic annual rate of 1.2% and unemployment measured at 1.7%. Local Economy U.S. Economy The Fed raised interest rates based upon favorable economic news, primarily due to the labor market and housing data. Employment improved at a slow and steady pace, ending the year with an unemployment rate at 5.%, lower than the 5.6% rate at the end of 214. Total non-farm employment averaged a monthly gain of 237,, adding 2.3 million jobs. One sector that did fare well was the energy sector, shedding 93, jobs amid record low oil prices. Crude oil prices declined to near an 11-year low and finished the year trading at $36/barrel. The decline in pricing is largely attributed to US fracking, Saudi oil production and stagnant global demand. Real domestic product (GDP) expanded at 2.%, based upon the third and final revision to the third quarter growth figure. Falling oil prices coupled with the expectation of higher interest rates helped boost the US dollar which rose over the course of 215 and gained approximately 9% over its closing value at the end of 214. The equities markets endured a tough cycle in 215 as only the Nasdaq posted a year-on-year gain. The S&P 5 was up 6.45% fourth quarter but down -.73% over the year. The housing market remained strong throughout year, with solid sales activity and an 6.3% annual increase in the median home value. Crude Oil Prices $16 $12 $8 $4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 Dollars per Barrel Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis S&P 5 Index 2,5 2, 1,5 Local Economy Job growth in the area has been slower than average over the past year with total non-farm employment at 4,613,8, up 47, or 1.%. The professional and business services and education and health services industries saw the biggest increases in employment, up 1.6%. Job gains in the leisure and hospitality sector dropped after the city implemented a $1.75 an-hour-minimum-wage hike. The Chicago metropolitan area's unemployment rate improved to 5.4% yet still sits above the US unemployment rate of 5.%. Construction activity in the Chicago metropolitan increased during 215, with an estimated value of $11.3 billion for commercial and residential projects. This figure represents a 2% annual increase from the previous year and the fifth straight year of increases, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The current volume is still well below the pre-recession levels. The residential sector is driving the market, primarily apartments instead of condominiums and single-family homes as was the case during the previous cycle. Dodge is predicting a 7% rise in construction starts in 216: $6.84 billion for non-residential and $5.3 billion for residential. The Case-Shiller Home Price index decreased to 128.53. The Chicago metropolitan area GDP of $63.3 (billion) ranks third in the nation, behind New York ($1,573.8 billion) and Los Angeles ($887.9 billion). 1, 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 25 2 15 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 Chicago Home Price Index 1-City Composite Home Price Index Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 5
Kenosha Regional Airport Chicago Office Markets Office Market Overviews North Suburban......... 1 Waukegan Regional Airport Fox Lake Northwest Suburban..... 12 O Hare Area............ 14 Gurnee East-West Corridor....... 16 Waukegan I-55 Corridor............ 18 Grayslake McHenry West Loop............. 22 Central Loop........... 24 East Loop.............. 26 Libertyville North Lake Forest Suburban Crystal Lake North Michigan Avenue... 28 Vernon Hills River North............. 3 Lake Zurich Highland Park Buffalo Grove Northwest Suburban Arlington Heights 9 Elgin Northbrook Chicago Executive Airport 2 Glenview Evanston Schaumburg Niles O Hare Area South Elgin Ohare Int'l Airport CBD (Central Business District) 171 Lombard Ohio 43 St 12 Grove I-55Darien Corridor Bolingbrook 83 Burr Ridge Oak Lawn Chicago Midway 5 Airport 57 9 41 North 12 Michigan 2 Avenue Wacker Dr East Loop Randolph St Carpenter St Aurora Naperville River North 2 55 Kinzie St 9 41 Chicago Ave 29 East-West 2 Corridor Downers Westmont 9 29 2 355 West Loop Central Loop Harvey Congress Pky 57 Michigan Ave Carol Stream 88 Chicago Midway Airport 355 9 Chicago Oak St Michigan Ave Franklin Park State St Addison 29 Wacker Dr Dupage St CharlesAirport North Aurora Skokie Wells St Dundee Deerfield Halsted St 9 9 6 2 8 Romeoville 55 6 NAI Hiffman Gary/Chicago Airport 8
Fourth Quarter 215 Office Market Statistics Market/ # Bldgs. Total RBA Direct Sublease Total Total Q4 215 Net Total 215 Q4 215 Under Submarket (SF) Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy Available Absorption (SF) Absorption (SF) Constr. (SF) North Suburban Class A Class B Class C Northwest Suburban Class A Class B Class C O Hare Area Class A Class B Class C East-West Corridor Class A Class B Class C I-55 Corridor Class A Class B Class C Suburban Totals Class A Class B Class C 524 133 256 135 585 13 335 147 169 38 85 46 667 144 346 177 86 11 57 18 2,31 429 1,79 523 3,321,585 17,318,27 1,85,362 2,917,953 33,762,617 16,65,4 14,96,648 3,15,25 15,217,16 8,296,341 5,918,161 1,2,64 43,32,999 21,192,182 16,844,42 4,996,775 4,19,255 698,578 2,685,974 634,73 126,353,562 64,156,315 49,63,187 12,567,6 13.46% 12.7% 16.34% 11.78% 19.65% 16.56% 24.35% 14.78% 16.37% 11.37% 23.4% 15.21% 17.58% 15.56% 21.79% 11.97% 12.16% 5.3% 14.72% 8.85% 16.83% 14.22% 21.24% 12.7%.63%.77%.55%.7%.86% 1.24%.52%.32%.51%.79%.18%.12% 1.38%.43% 2.9%.25%.25%.% 1.34%.12%.92%.77% 1.28%.21% 14.9% 12.84% 16.89% 11.84% 2.51% 17.79% 24.87% 15.1% 16.88% 12.16% 23.59% 15.34% 18.96% 15.99% 24.69% 12.22% 12.41% 5.3% 15.6% 8.97% 17.75% 15.% 22.53% 12.91% 21.46% 23.73% 19.35% 15.31% 27.23% 26.37% 29.72% 2.33% 21.96% 18.28% 27.47% 18.56% 23.5% 23.68% 25.2% 17.4% 2.62% 15.3% 23.96% 12.36% 23.72% 23.6% 25.5% 17.31% 19,167 121,25-13,662 1,84-77,936-118,575 1,63 3,576 146,436 116,135 12,819 17,482 6,41-26,538 47,1-14,53 2,386 1,31 1,72-8,996 186,463 93,357 66,293 26,813 76,867 65,357 53,446 57,64-76,93-266,514-3,571 193,155-16,151 12,93-145,55 8,1 244,516 77,374 51,145 115,997-35,592-2,87-26,639-6,866 876,71 58,33-7,674 367,351 753,3 753,3 131,328 131,328 884,628 884,628 West Loop Class A Class B Class C Central Loop Class A Class B Class C East Loop Class A Class B Class C North Michigan Ave. Class A Class B Class C River North Class A Class B Class C 11 33 35 42 81 24 32 25 67 1 19 38 61 11 34 16 126 6 41 79 45,377,793 3,193,318 11,212,82 3,971,673 38,559,342 19,661,779 15,5,58 3,396,983 23,267,896 1,864,735 7,349,927 5,53,234 13,13,25 6,22,259 6,131,682 796,84 13,53,272 4,88,938 5,798,248 3,643,86 8.62% 1.3% 6.22% 4.63% 9.1% 7.46% 8.49% 2.43% 14.5% 13.68% 17.8% 12.52% 14.31% 17.11% 12.39% 7.36% 8.76% 4.5% 13.48% 6.4%.93%.83% 1.36%.52%.73%.67%.96%.1%.69% 1.19%.26%.23% 1.15% 1.34% 1.7%.4%.24%.12%.7%.63% 9.55% 1.86% 7.58% 5.15% 9.74% 8.13% 9.45% 2.44% 15.19% 14.87% 17.34% 12.75% 15.47% 18.45% 13.45% 8.77% 9.% 4.62% 13.55% 6.67% 2.8% 22.7% 2.7% 6.57% 18.97% 19.14% 17.78% 23.45% 18.53% 19.7% 19.74% 15.63% 2.37% 23.% 18.9% 11.16% 12.72% 7.1% 16.98% 12.23% 125,518 57,874 46,372 21,272 192,672 195,5-11,761 9,383 64,181 65,939-25,75 23,7 6,218 7,95 1,493-3,225 23,387 47,848 122,164 33,375 11,817-19,561 271,2-59,624 721,267 382,314 38,85 3,148 152,4 163,131 111,662-122,299-47,415-13,49 29,514 26,12 53,5 48,53-15,54 2,568 2,564,446 2,564,446 Downtown Totals Class A Class B Class C 445 84 161 2 133,865,328 71,11,29 45,993,239 16,861,6 1.33% 1.18% 1.46% 1.61%.78%.85%.85%.35% 11.11% 11.2% 11.3% 1.96% 19.2% 2.29% 18.85% 14.13% 591,976 374,661 132,563 84,752 981,757 381,365 75,479-15,87 2,564,446 2,564,446 Metro Chicago Totals Class A Class B Class C 2,476 513 1,24 723 26,23,79 135,167,344 95,623,426 29,44,2 13.48% 12.1% 16.5% 11.5%.85%.81% 1.7%.29% 14.33% 12.91% 17.12% 11.79% 21.3% 21.86% 22.31% 15.49% 778,439 468,18 198,856 111,565 1,858,467 961,398 634,85 262,264 3,449,74 3,449,74 7
Overall Trend Suburban Office Market # OFFICE BUILDINGS 2,31 MARKET SIZE (SF) 126,353,562 17.75% TOTAL VACANCY 22,422,426 SF (17.75%) DIRECT VACANCY 21,262,497 SF (16.83%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 1,159,929 SF (.92%) AVAILABLE SPACE 29,985,568 SF (23.72%) Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 186,463 TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 876,71 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 884,628 Net Absorption 186,463 SF Asking Rents Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Pictured above: Bannockburn Lakes I, part of Glenstar's JV with Walton Street Capital's acquisition of Bannockburn Lakes I, II, & IV from Wells Fargo & Lone Star in Bannockburn Comprised of several dispersed pockets of office developments, corporate parks and high-rise office towers, the suburban office market has experienced historically higher vacancy rates, larger swings in absorption, and lower rents than Chicago s downtown office market. The 15 largest suburban office complexes each total at least 1.1 million SF, which is comparable in size to just one larger, class "A" trophy asset in the Central Business District. Quarter in Review The overall Chicago suburban office continued to improve during the fourth quarter. Positive net absorption totaled 186, SF and increased the absorption total to nearly 877, SF. The Chicago suburban office vacancy rate declined to 17.75%, down 82 basis points from the vacancy rate of 18.56% recorded one year ago. Tenant requirements,seeking class "A" assets that offer a multitude of modern building amenities, has increased the disparity between class "A" space and class "B" space. The vacancy rate for Class "A" space measured 15.% throughout the suburbs compared to the class "B" vacancy rate of 22.5%. All fourth quarter significant lease transactions were completed by tenants seeking to move into or renew at class "A" buildings. Demand by investors for class "A" assets included two of the significant fourth quarter sale transactions. Pricing levels exceeded $2 PSF for two well-located properties. Highland Landmark V in Downers Grove, 1% leased, sold at $286 PSF and One O'Hare Centre in Rosemont, traded at $218 PSF, with a 96% occupancy rate at the time of sale. Suburban Vacancy Absorption 9, 24% Suburban Direct & Overall Vacancy 45,, 22% 2% 14.9% 13.46% 2.51% 19.65% 16.32% 18.96% 16.83% 17.58% 12.41% 12.16% 17.74% 16.82% -45, 18% -9, 1 211 212 213 214 215 16% (%) Net Absorption (SF) North Suburban Northwest Suburban O Hare Area East-West Corridor I-55 Corridor Overall Suburban 8 NAI Hiffman Direct Vacancy Sublease Vacancy
Suburban Office Market Looking Forward Major companies looking to shed significant suburban footprints leaves both challenges and opportunities looking ahead. Kraft Heinz' move to the city presented Medline Industries with an opportunity to relocate to the 679, SF campus in Northfield. Motorola's decision to enter into a sale/leaseback for a portion of its campus and shed 277 acres of unused land offers a significant future development potential for the suburbs. Both AT&T and Navistar are looking to substantially downsize, adding large blocks of available space to the suburban office market. Largest Blocks of Available Space Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) 2 W AT&T Dr, Hoffman Estates 1,3, Innovation Park Lake County 6 N US Highway 45, Libertyville 966,91 Kraft Heinz Headquarters 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield 656,827 Navistar Headquarters 271 Navistar Dr, Lisle 593,36 Zurich Towers I 14 American Ln, Schaumburg 441,531 1 Zurich Towers II 145 American Ln, Schaumburg 44,538 1 21 N Division St, Harvard 47,347 AON Office Building (SL) 1 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview 45,39 West Plaza 31 Sanders Rd, Northbrook 365,268 Shuman Boulevard 263 263 Shuman Blvd, Naperville 354, (SL) All or partially a sublease listing 1 vacancy late 217 Suburban Office Significant Buildings On the Market 4th Quarter 215 Market Building Address Size (SF) Target Price Price PSF Seller Status Northwest Suburban Motorola Campus, Schaumburg 985,823 $68,21,787 $69 Motorola Marketing East-West Corridor 4225 Naperville Rd, Lisle 693,438 $139,, $2 Blackstone Marketing North Suburban Kraft Heinz Headquarters, Northfield 679, $73,, $18 WP Carey Under Contract Northwest Suburban 15 and 2 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg 521,362 $43,4, $83 Cornerstone RE Advisors Marketing North Suburban 3, 6 & 9 Parkway Blvd N, Deerfield 48,592 $84,, $175 The John Buck Company Marketing Suburban Office Significant Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Market Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller North Suburban Bannockburn Lakes I, II and IV, Bannockburn 419,238 $27,45, $65 Glenstar JV Walton Street Capital Wells Fargo/Lone Star O'Hare 625 N River Rd, Rosemont 38,36 $83,, $218 MDC JV Nicola Crosby CBRE East-West Corridor 333 and 377 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard 367,18 $44,, $12 Hamilton Partners/Millbrook LaSalle Investment Mgmt East-West Corridor 35 Highland Pky, Downers Grove 25,545 $71,6, $286 Cornerstone RE Advisors Adventus North Suburban 63-65 Dundee Rd, Northbrook 188,42 Undisclosed Undisclosed KBS Realty Advisors The Davis Companies Suburban Office Significant Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Market Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type North Suburban 15 S Saunders Rd, Lake Forest 126,595 Horizon Pharma, Ind Sublease Northwest Suburban 16 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows 8, Bank of America Lease renewal/expansion North Suburban 3 S Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn 72,696 Donlen Corporation New lease North Suburban 525 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie 6,968 SG2 Lease renewal Northwest Suburban 2 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg 51,636 McGladrey & Pullen Lease renewal North Suburban 3 S Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn 47,27 Option Care Enterprises New lease Entries highlighted in red denote NAI Hiffman transactions 9
173 North Suburban 45 41 Waukegan Regional Airport # OFFICE BUILDINGS 524 Fox Lake 83 Gurnee Waukegan MARKET SIZE (SF) 3,321,585 Grayslake 12 TOTAL VACANCY 4,272,771 SF (14.9%) 21 DIRECT VACANCY 4,82,191 SF (13.46%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 19,58 SF (.63%) AVAILABLE SPACE 6,57,428 SF (21.46%) Vernon Hills Libertyville 6 176 Lake Forest Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 19,167 Lake Zurich 45 22 41 TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 76,867 Buffalo Grove Highland Park UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 21 Deerfield 68 Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Chicago Executive Airport Northbrook Net Absorption Asking Rents 9 Schaumburg Arlington Heights 2 Glenview 43 Niles Skokie Evanston 14.9% 19,167 SF Ohare Int'l Airport The North Suburban market is diverse in industry, but best known as a headquarters solution to many of Chicagoland s largest employers. With an unparalleled, qualified workforce, the north suburbs also lay claim to Chicago s popular North Shore communities where many of the area s chief executives and advisors choose to reside. In previous years, the market had fallen victim to large reductions in size from companies such as Allstate and Hewitt Associates, but the market has bounced back in large part due to pharmaceutical-related staples including Walgreens, Baxter, Abbott Laboratories, and related spin-offs such as Baxalta and AbbVie, among others. Vacancy Absorption Inventory by City 6, 25% Deerfield (14%) 4, 22% Other Suburbs (27%) 2, 19% Northbrook (12%) 16% -2, 13% Vernon Hills (5%) Glenview (5%) Skokie (1%) -4, 1 211 212 213 214 215 (%) 1% Net Absorption (SF) Buffalo Grove (5%) Bannockburn (5%) Evanston (8%) Lincolnshire (9%) 1 NAI Hiffman Annual net absorption totaled 761, SF, the strongest level of annual absoprtion recorded in this submarket over the past seven years.
North Suburban Quarter in Review The North Suburban submarket's fourth quarter positive net absorption of 19, SF, increased the annual absorption figure to nearly 761, SF and marks the strongest level of annual absorption recorded in this submarket over the past seven years. The vacancy rate continued to improve, decreasing to 14.9%. This represents a significant 25 basis point improvement from the vacancy rate of 16.62% recorded one year ago. The largest Chicagoland fourth quarter lease occurred in the North submarket where Horizon Pharma subleased 126, SF at Landmark of Lake Forest. The biopharmaceutical firm will relocate its US headquarters within the submarket, moving from its current location in Deerfield. Two new leases totaling 12, SF were secured during the quarter at Bannockburn Corporate Center where Donlen Corporation and Option Care Enterprises will occupy 73, SF and 47, SF, respectively. Also in Bannockburn, a joint venture between GlenStar Properties and Walton Street Capital acquired four of the five buildings which comprise Bannockburn Lake I-IV. The largest sale during the quarter included three of the buildings that the joint venture acquired from Wells Fargo. The joint venture subsequently bought the fourth vacant building from Hudson Advisors. The buyer plans to invest in capital improvement upgrades as it seeks new tenants to fill the 5% vacancy. Looking Forward As Medline Industries finalizes a transaction at the Kraft Heinz campus, the medical products supplier is now marketing for sale the three-building 343, SF campus in Lincolnshire that it acquired in early 215. The future use of the former Aon Hewitt campus is undetermined but will likely have an impact on the submarket upon its sale. With no new construction, owners of class "A" properties continue to invest in quality building amenities and upgrades to remain competitive and meet tenant demand. Largest Blocks of Available Space Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) Innovation Park Lake County 6 N US Highway 45, Libertyville 966,91 Kraft Heinz Headquarters 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield 656,827 AON Office Building (SL) 1 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview 45,39 West Plaza 31 Sanders Rd, Northbrook 365,268 Two Overlook Point 2 Overlook Pt, Lincolnshire 34,13 Woodland Falls Corporate Center 26125 N Riverwoods Blvd, Mettawa 159,821 Bannockburn Lake III 2355 Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn 13,115 (SL) All or partially a sublease listing Contiguous Block Analysis 2,+ SF 5,+ SF 1,+ SF 1 2 3 4 5 6 Class A Blocks Class B Blocks Class C Blocks Significant North Suburban Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller Bannockburn Lake Building I, II and IV, Bannockburn 315,738 $22,95, $73 GlenStar JV Walton Street Capital Wells Fargo Edens Corporate Center 63 and 65 Dundee Rd, Northbrook 188,4 Undisclosed Undisclosed KBS Realty Advisors The Davis Companies Bannockburn Lake Building III, Bannockburn 17,631 $4,425, $41 GlenStar JV Walton Street Capital Hudson Advisors Significant North Suburban Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type Landmark of Lake Forest II 15 S Sanders Rd, Lake Forest 126,595 Horizon Pharma, Inc Sublease Bannockburn Corporate Center 3 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn 72,696 Donlen Corporation New lease Old Orchard Towers South 525 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie 6,968 SG2 Lease renewal Bannockburn Corporate Center 3 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn 47,27 Option Care Enterprises New lease Entries highlighted in red denote NAI Hiffman transactions 11
173 Northwest Suburban # OFFICE BUILDINGS 585 MARKET SIZE (SF) 33,762,617 McHenry 14 Fox Lake 12 45 Waukegan Regional Airport Waukegan TOTAL VACANCY 6,923,883 SF (2.51%) 176 Libertyville DIRECT VACANCY 6,634,87 SF (19.65%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 289,76 SF (.86%) AVAILABLE SPACE 9,193,65 SF (27.23%) Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) -77,936 TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) -76,93 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 753,3 Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Net Absorption Asking Rents 2.51% -77,936 SF 9 176 Crystal Lake 14 31 25 Dundee Elgin 72 2 South Elgin Dupage Airport St Charles 59 Hoffman Estates 62 Hanover Park Lake Zurich 9 12 19 14 68 Palatine Schaumburg 53 22 14 Bloomingdale Wood Dale 2 29 Addison 355 Chicago Executive Airport Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village Buffalo Grove Lake Fores 2 Highla Northbroo Ohare Rosemont Int'l Airport Franklin Park Lombard The Northwest Suburban market is highly influenced by activity in the Schaumburg Area submarket, which includes the municipalities of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights and Palatine (65% of total market inventory). Recently, big companies such as HSBC and Verizon have leased significant amounts of space in the submarket. The vacancy rate in the Northwest Suburban market increased dramatically in 29 and 21 to more than 27%, but has since dropped nearly 7% due to more than 1.9 million SF of net absorption over the past three years. Vacancy Absorption Inventory by City 6, 28% 4, 26% Other Suburbs (22%) Schaumburg (29%) 2, 24% 22% Long Grove (4%) -2, 2% Elgin (7%) Arlington Heights (1%) -4, 1 211 212 213 214 215 (%) 18% Net Absorption (SF) Hoffman Estates (8%) Rolling Meadows (1%) Itasca (1%) 12 NAI Hiffman This submarket struggled throughout the year as space returning to the market exceeded tenant demand, driving the vacancy rate up to 2.51%.
Northwest Suburban Quarter in Review The Northwest Suburban submarket saw a large block of space become available in the fourth quarter as Blackberry-maker RIM terminated its lease and vacated 135, SF at 255 W Golf Rd in Rolling Meadows. As a result, market fundamentals weakened in the Northwest Suburban submarket during the fourth quarter as net absorption totaled negative 78, SF. The submarket struggled throughout the year as more space was vacated than was leased, resulting in an annual absorption total of negative 77, SF. The vacancy rate increased 23 basis points over the previous quarter to 2.51%, and represents the highest rate within the suburban office market. 16 Corporate Center in Rolling Meadows secured both the most significant sale transaction and lease transaction during the quarter. Helios Property Management acquired the class "A" office asset at 16 Golf Rd for $63 PSF. The multi-tenanted 253, SF building is 9% occupied, in large part due to a sizable lease renewal and expansion with existing tenant, Bank of America, and signed a lease renewal and expansion for 8, SF. One notable new lease signed during the quarter was by Direct Travel for 34, SF at 2 N Martingale Rd in Schaumburg. Looking Forward The potential for redevelopment of Motorola Solution's existing Schaumburg corporate campus is moving forward as the communications technology firm announced it will divide its 277-acre campus into five parcels. The company plans to lease back two existing buildings, a 12-story corporate tower and a 2-story technology building, for the remaining 1,6 Motorola employees at the Schaumburg location. The company previously sold a portion of the site, 38.2 acres, to Zurich North America for the insurance group's 753, SF headquarters which is currently under construction. With a vacancy rate above 2% in this submarket, it is likely the majority of future redevelopment plans will be for uses other than office space. Largest Blocks of Available Space Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) 2 W AT&T Dr, Hoffman Estates 1,3, Zurich Tower I 14 American Ln, Schaumburg 441,531 1 Zurich Tower II 145 American Ln, Schaumburg 44,538 1 21 N Division St, Harvard 47,347 Two Pierce Place 2 Pierce Pl, Itasca 328,378 Meadows Corporate Center 255 W Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows 216,592 Fischer Corporate Center 177 N Randall Rd, Elgin 22,463 1 vacancy late 217 Contiguous Block Analysis 2,+ SF 5,+ SF 1,+ SF 2 4 6 8 1 Class A Blocks Class B Blocks Class C Blocks Significant Northwest Suburban Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller 16 Corporate Center 16 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows 252,476 $16,, $63 Helios Property Management C-III Asset Management 12 N Arlington Heights Rd, Itasca 1,48 $4,3, $45 Hamilton Partners Principal Financial Significant Northwest Suburban Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type 16 Corporate Center 16 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows 8, Bank of America Lease renewal/expansion Woodfield Preserve II 2 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg 51,636 McGladrey & Pullen Lease renewal 2 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg 33,693 Direct Travel New lease 111 E Busse Rd, Mt Prospect 25,86 Chase Bank Lease renewal Entries highlighted in red denote NAI Hiffman transactions 13
9% 4% 4% 29% 34% Northbrook O Hare Area Chicago Executive Airport # OFFICE BUILDINGS 169 Arlington Heights 2 MARKET SIZE (SF) 15,217,16 9 14 TOTAL VACANCY 2,569,4 SF (16.88%) DIRECT VACANCY 2,491,173 SF (16.37%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 77,867 SF (.51%) AVAILABLE SPACE 3,341,114 SF (21.89%) Elk Grove Village 72 Des Plaines 12 45 Ohare Int'l Airport Park Ridge Rosemont Skokie Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 146,436 171 TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) -16,151 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 19 19 9 Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Addison 29 Franklin Park 355 Net Absorption Asking Rents Lombard 29 16.88% 146,436 SF At approximately 15.3 million SF, the O Hare submarket is one of the smallest suburban markets. Due to its central location, proximity to O Hare International Airport and access to amenities and public transportation, this submarket led the suburban office recovery starting in 21. Geographically, O Hare sits in the center of the major suburban submarkets providing the middle ground for employees coming from surrounding locations, not to mention immediate access to the airport for multimarket companies. This location, expanded retail amenities and multiple transportation access points draws new office users and helps to retain the existing tenant base. O Hare is the only submarket providing access to the CTA s elevated train lines from the city and the Metra North Central line, allowing convenient public transportation for city-dwelling staff members. Vacancy Absorption Inventory by City 24, 16, 26% 24% Bensenville (4%) Schiller Park, Franklin Park, Norridge, Harwood Heights (4%) 8, 22% Park Ridge (9%) Rosemont (34%) 2% -8, 18% Des Plaines (21%) -16, 1 211 212 213 214 215 16% (%) Net Absorption (SF) Chicago (O Hare Area) (29%) 14 NAI Hiffman The overall outlook for this submarket remains strong due to recent market demand, strong occupancy levels and no new construction planned.
O Hare Area Quarter in Review The O'Hare submarket posted positive net absorption of 146, SF during the fourth quarter, with a number of tenants taking occupancy during the quarter which contributed to the strong quarterly absorption figure. The largest tenants included Nationwide Loan Company moving into 22, SF and World Kitchen's expansion of 14, SF. Annual absorption in the submarket was relatively flat at negative 16,151 SF, as market activity throughout the past year was generally comprised of smaller sized transactions less than 1, SF in size. The vacancy rate declined to 16.83%, down 1 basis points from the 17.85% vacancy rate recorded one year ago. The O'Hare submarket continues to remain tight, particularly for class "A" space where the vacancy rate decreased to 11.37%. The limited availability of class "A" space contributed to slower absorption in 215. The largest sale during the quarter was One O'Hare Centre, a 38,-SF class "A" office building, acquired by MDC Realty Advisors and Nicola Crosby for $218 PSF. This marks one of the highest PSF figures for a suburban office sale in 215. Fourth quarter leasing activity increased with three larger leases signed, greater than 2, SF in size. First Union Rail and Rail Europe Inc both committed to new leases in Rosemont and Des Plaines, respectively. In Park Ridge, Healthcare Information Services (HIS) signed a 25, SF lease renewal. Looking Forward Continued tenant demand into 216 should keep market fundamentals relatively balanced, barring any significant O'Hare submarket tenant announcement that would impact its real estate footprint within the submarket. As Banco Popular continues to vacate its space, absorption and vacancy may experience quarterly fluctuations, however the overall outlook for this submarket remains strong due to recent market demand, strong occupancy levels and no new construction planned. Largest Blocks of Available Space Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) O'Hare Gateway Office Center 96 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont 161,676 Cumberland Centre 545 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago 143,525 135 Touhy Plaza 135 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines 119,729 US Cellular Plaza 842 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago 119,219 Triangle Plaza 875 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago 92,166 O'Hare Aerospace Center 4825 N Scott St, Schiller Park 74,656 O'Hare International Center II 1255 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont 66,274 Contiguous Block Analysis 2,+ SF 5,+ SF 1,+ SF 5 1 15 2 25 Class A Blocks Class B Blocks Class C Blocks Significant O Hare Area Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller One O'Hare Centre 625 N River Rd, Rosemont 38,36 $83,, $218 MDC Property JV Nicola Crosby CBRE Global Investors Significant O Hare Area Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type Park Ridge Plaza 35 S Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge 24,534 Healthcare Information Services Lease renewal Riverway 9377 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont 24,225 First Union Rail New lease 135 Touhy Plaza 135 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines 23,543 Rail Europe Inc New lease 15
Chicago Executive Airport Northbrook East-West Corridor Elgin 9 Schaumburg Arlington Heights 2 # OFFICE BUILDINGS 667 Elk Grove Village Ohare Int'l Airport Rosemont MARKET SIZE (SF) 43,32,999 TOTAL VACANCY 8,158,19 SF (18.96%) DIRECT VACANCY 7,565,72 SF (17.58%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 592,389 SF (1.38%) AVAILABLE SPACE 1,114,4 SF (23.5%) Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 6,41 TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 244,516 64 St Charles 31 25 North Aurora Aurora Dupage Airport 38 59 59 64 88 Naperville 34 355 Lombard 38 Oakbrook Terrace Downers Grove 29 Elmhurst 83 Oak Brook Westmont 2 Franklin Park UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 131,328 34 355 55 Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Bolingbrook Romeoville Net Absorption Asking Rents 18.96% 6,41 SF Largest of the suburban office markets, the East-West Corridor is diverse in many ways. Split into western and eastern sections by I-355, the western half of the market consists of relatively new product and the majority of the larger blocks of space. The characteristically more stable eastern section is defined by more diverse multi-tenant buildings, smaller blocks of space, and older product. Historically home to large technological users including Alcatel-Lucent and Tellabs, Inc and other sizeable corporations such as Navistar and BP Amoco, the western half of the market is more prone to sudden changes in vacancy and absorption. Vacancy Absorption Inventory by City 4, 24% Other Suburbs (19%) Oak Brook (16%) 23% 2, 22% Westchester (4%) 21% Aurora (4%) Naperville (15%) 2% -2, 19% Lombard (8%) -4, 1 211 212 213 214 215 18% Oakbrook Terrace (1%) Downers Grove (13%) (%) Net Absorption (SF) Lisle (11%) 16 NAI Hiffman Highland Landmark V sold for $286 PSF and represents the higheset price PSF for a suburban office building sold in 215.
East-West Corridor Quarter in Review Market fundamentals were relatively flat in the East-West Corridor during the quarter. Despite nominal positive net absorption of 6,4 SF, the annual absorption figure totaled 245, SF and represents the second strongest annual absorption figure within the suburban office submarkets. The vacancy rate remained relatively unchanged from the previous quarter at 18.96%, yet improved nearly 5 basis points over the past year. The most notable investment sale during the quarter was Cornerstone RE Advisers' acquisition of Highland Landmark V in Downers Grove. The class "A" asset was 1% occupied and sold for $286 PSF, the highest PSF figure for a suburban office building sold in 215. Notable lease transactions during the quarter ranged from 2, SF to 27, SF in size. The largest new lease signed was by Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, committing to 26, SF in Naperville. Transdev signed a lease renewal for 27, SF in Lombard. Looking Forward During the quarter, Navistar International began to market 595, SF in Lisle. The manufacturer is looking for a tenant or buyer for half of its 1.2 million SF headquarters. This looming large block of space competes with other sizable office options in the western portion of the East-West Corridor: the former OfficeMax headquarters building totaling 354, SF, ConAgra Foods' 162, SF office space and the nearly completed 13, SF build-to-suit facility that SKF Group recently announced it will no longer move into. With a limited numbers of tenants currently requiring space greater than 1, SF, there may be a marked increased in the vacancy rate, particularly within the western portion of the East-West Corridor. Largest Blocks of Available Space Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) 271 Navistar Dr, Lisle 593,36 263 Shuman Boulevard 263 Shuman Blvd, Naperville 354, Oakmont Centre 7 Oakmont Ln, Westmont 256,767 421 Winfield 421 Winfield Rd, Warrenville 249,996 24 Cabot 24 Cabot Dr, Lisle 25,633 Corridors Two 2655 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove 149,615 Contiguous Block Analysis 2,+ SF 5,+ SF 1,+ SF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Class A Blocks Class B Blocks Class C Blocks Westwood of Lisle 2 2441 Warrenville Rd, Lisle 132,134 Significant East-West Corridor Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller Highland Pointe 333 and 377 Butterfield Rd, Lombard 367,18 $44,, $12 Hamilton Partners/Millbrook LaSalle Investment Mgmt Highland Landmark V 35 Highland Pky, Downers Grove 25,545 $71,6, $286 Cornerstone RE Advisers Adventus RE Partners Significant East-West Corridor Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type Butterfield Centre 72 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard 27,111 Transdev Lease renewal Park Lake Center 184 Shuman Blvd, Naperville 25,93 Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union New lease One Oakbrook Terrace 1 Oakbrook Ter, Oakbrook Terrace 23,621 Napleton Group New lease 27545 Diehl Rd, Warrenville 2,54 Pella Windows New lease Entries highlighted in red denote NAI Hiffman transactions 17
Oak Brook I-55 Corridor # OFFICE BUILDINGS 86 88 Downers Grove Westmont 2 MARKET SIZE (SF) 4,19,255 TOTAL VACANCY 498,623 SF (12.41%) DIRECT VACANCY 488,66 SF (12.16%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 1,17 SF (.25%) Naperville 53 355 Darien 55 Burr Ridge 83 AVAILABLE SPACE 828,882 SF (2.62%) Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 2,386 Bolingbrook TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) -35,592 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) Q3 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Romeoville Net Absorption Asking Rents 12.41% 2,386 SF Although small in volume of space, the I-55 Corridor market benefits from convenient access to area expressways and tollways including I-55, I-2 and the recently completed I-355 extension. Drawing from an excellent labor pool, the area is an ideal choice for companies who don t want to move as far north as Oak Brook, providing a convenient location for their employees living in the southwest suburbs. Growth in the I-55 Corridor market is tied to the rapid growth of Will County. User types are mixed with a large presence of industrial services, catering to the large industrial base in the area and medical services, supporting the area hospitals in La Grange, Hinsdale, and the Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Vacancy Absorption Inventory by City 15, 2% Countryside (4%) Romeoville, Downers Grove (1%) 1, 18% Darien (11%) Bolingbrook (26%) 5, 16% 14% Willowbrook (14%) -5, 12% -1, 1 211 212 213 214 215 (%) 1% Net Absorption (SF) Woodridge (2%) Burr Ridge (24%) 18 NAI Hiffman Large lease commitments by Ulta and the University of Chicago are a positive development for market fundamentals in 216.
I-55 Corridor Quarter in Review Quarterly absorption was relatively flat, totaling 2,8 SF in the I-55 Corridor. The annual net absorption figure totaled negative 36, SF, largely impacted by the departure of Chicago Bridge & Iron earlier in the year at Tallgrass Corporate Center. However, existing Tallgrass Corporate Center tenant, Ulta, committed to a 7, SF expansion within the building, with a targeted occupancy in early 216. The vacancy rate improved nominally to 12.41% yet measures 89 basis points higher than the vacancy rate of 11.52% recorded one year ago. Two sizable lease transactions occurred during the quarter including Ulta's lease for 7, SF and the University of Chicago who committed to 38, SF at Estancia Corporate Center in Burr Ridge. Also in Burr Ridge, Alion Science and Technology Corp subleased 8,4 SF. One sizable office building in Woodridge sold to an investor for $15 PSF. A smaller building in Burr Ridge, totaling 8,4 SF, sold to an owner/user for $112 PSF. Looking Forward Given the smaller size of the submarket relative to the other suburban markets, fundamentals in the I-55 Corridor tend to fluctuate more as demand can be sporadic in terms of volume and timing. The recently signed leases by Ulta and the University of Chicago will positively impact this submarket in 216 when the tenants take occupancy of the new space. Largest Blocks of Available Space Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) 22 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook 79,832 Tallgrass Corporate Center 1 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook 59,5 Midpoint II 7135 Janes Ave, Woodridge 46,624 1333 Burr Ridge Pky, Burr Ridge 3, 84 S Frontage Rd, Woodridge 3, Midpoint IV 7155 Janes Ave, Woodridge 29,344 831-835 S Madison, Burr Ridge 25,13 Contiguous Block Analysis 2,+ SF 5,+ SF 1,+ SF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Class A Blocks Class B Blocks Class C Blocks High Ridge Park Bldg I & II 688 N Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge 24,834 Significant I-55 Corridor Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller 354 Seven Bridges Dr, Woodridge 36,733 $5,5, $15 West Wind Properties, LLC Hagge Construction Co 114 Shore Dr, Burr Ridge 8,4 $5, $112 Shore 114 LLC Everest Snow Management Significant I-55 Corridor Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Building Name Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type Tallgrass Corporate Center 1 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook 7, Ulta Lease expansion Estancia Corporate Center 15 Harvester Dr, Burr Ridge 38,341 University of Chicago New lease 1 Burr Ridge Pky, Burr Ridge 8,378 Alion Science and Technology Corp Sublease Entries highlighted in red denote NAI Hiffman transactions 19
Overall Trend Downtown Office Market # OFFICE BUILDINGS 445 MARKET SIZE (SF) 133,865,328 11.11% TOTAL VACANCY 14,873,79 SF (11.11%) DIRECT VACANCY 13,865,328 SF (1.33%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 1,47,915 SF (.78%) AVAILABLE SPACE 25,458,485 SF (19.2%) Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 591,976 TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 981,757 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 2,564,446 Net Absorption 591,976 SF Asking Rents Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Pictured above: BMO Harris Bank Building, Samsung Life Insurance acquired two buildings from CommonWealth Partners, including the 591,845 SF building at 115 S LaSalle St in the Central Loop The Chicago Loop, Wacker Drive, and North Michigan Avenue are all iconic landmarks that give Chicago worldwide recognition. Historic buildings and modern high-rises define Chicago s famous skyline, home to several of the tallest buildings in the country. These landmarks, combined with O Hare International Airport and public transportation including the El, commuter train lines and dozens of bus lines, all make Chicago s 24-hour downtown a world-class business center and tourist destination. Wacker Drive in the West Loop is the most active corridor in the downtown office market, but when it comes to rents companies pay for office space, it isn t as expensive as one would think, ranking 2th most expensive for office tenants, behind cities like San Francisco, New York, Austin and Portland, Oregon. Quarter in Review The downtown office market fundamentals improved significantly during the fourth quarter. Positive net absorption measured 592, SF and boosted the annual absorption figure to 982, SF, consistent with the annual average absorption total recorded over the past three years. The CBD vacancy rate tightened to 11.11%, with the West Loop, Central Loop and River North submarkets measuring an even tighter vacancy rate, in the 9% range. Significant fourth quarter sale transactions traded between $23 PSF and $265 PSF, at lower PSF figures than previous quarterly sales as fourth quarter sales included a class "A" building with a higher vacancy and class "B" assets. Notable fourth quarter tenant demand included sizable lease renewals and new lease commitments for projects under construction and proposed. Downtown Vacancy Absorption Downtown Direct & Overall Vacancy 1. MM 18%.5 MM 16% 15.19% 14.5% 15.47% 14.31% 14% 12% 9.55% 8.62% 9.74% 9.1% 9.% 8.76% 11.11% 1.33% -.5 MM 1 211 212 213 214 215 1% 2 NAI Hiffman (%) Net Absorption (SF) West Loop Central Loop East Loop North Michigan Avenue Direct Vacancy River North Overall Downtown Sublease Vacancy
Downtown Office Market New Development Three new office projects remain underway in the downtown office market totaling 2.5 million SF, all located in the West Loop. During the fourth quarter, a new project was announced by The John Buck Company as the development firm secured its anchor tenant, CNA Insurance. The insurance company will relocate its global headquarters to the planned office tower at 151 N Franklin St. The firm finalized its 278, SF lease, which includes naming rights to the building, several weeks into the first quarter of 216. The new 87, SF office tower, CNA Center, is scheduled to break ground first quarter of 216. Largest Blocks of Available Space Submarket Building Name Building Address Block Size (SF) West Loop Riverside Plaza 3 S Riverside Plz 497,7 Central Loop The National 125 S Clark St 424,822 West Loop 311 W Monroe St 387,75 North Michigan Ave 515 N State 515 N State St 385,273 West Loop The Franklin 222 W Adams St 36,572 Central Loop 23 N LaSalle St 292,777 East Loop Two Illinois Center 233 N Michigan Ave 288,12 West Loop 15 N Riverside Dr 279,984 1 West Loop The Franklin 227 W Monroe St 277,673 Central Loop Insurance Exchange Building 175 W Jackson Blvd 271,2 1 under construction Downtown Office Significant Buildings On the Market 4th Quarter 215 Submarket Building Name Building Address Size (SF) Target Price Price PSF Seller Status River North AMA Plaza 33 N Wabash Ave 1,14, $54,, $474 Riverview/Five Mile Marketing Central Loop Four4 44 S LaSalle St 1,41, $23,, $221 TIER REIT Marketing Central Loop 181 W Madison St 952,56 $32,, $336 CBRE Global Investors Marketing West Loop Civic Opera House 2 N Wacker Dr 919,164 $22,, $239 61 W Companies Marketing Downtown Office Significant Sale Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Submarket Building Address Size (SF) Sale Price Price PSF Buyer Seller East Loop 2 E Randolph St 2,7, $712,, $264 61 W Companies Piedmont REIT Central Loop BMO Harris Buildings 1 1,2, 1 $314,35, $262 Samsung Life Insurance CommonWealth Partners Central Loop 1 N Dearborn St 881,679 $22,, $229 Beacon Capital Chetrit Group Downtown Office Significant Lease Transactions 4th Quarter 215 Submarket Building Name Property Address Leased (SF) Tenant Lease Type West Loop 71 S Wacker Dr 265, Mayer Brown, LLP Lease renewal Central Loop 111 W Washington St 128,467 GrubHub Inc. Lease renewal/expansion West Loop 15 N Riverside Dr 113, Navigant Consulting, Inc New lease West Loop 71 S Wacker Dr 79,348 IBM Lease renewal 1 Includes 2 buildings: 115 S LaSalle St, totaling 591,845 SF and 111 W Monroe St, totaling 61,76 SF 21
West Loop # OFFICE BUILDINGS 11 171 Chicago Midway Airport Chicago Ave Chicago Oak St 9 41 9 41 MARKET SIZE (SF) 45,377,793 TOTAL VACANCY 4,334,42 SF (9.55%) DIRECT VACANCY 3,91,991 SF (8.62%) SUBLEASE VACANCY 423,411 SF (.93%) AVAILABLE SPACE 9,436,57 SF (2.8%) 9 83 43 Ohio St Kinzie St 12 2 Oak Lawn 5 State St 57 Wacker Dr 12 2 Q4 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 125,518 Randolph St TOTAL 215 NET ABSORPTION (SF) 11,817 UNDER CONSTRUCTION (SF) 2,564,446 Q4 215 NEW SUPPLY (SF) Carpenter St Halsted St Wacker Dr Wells St Harvey Michigan Ave 6 29 Congress Pky 2 8 Net Absorption Asking Rents 9.55% 125,518 SF The last decade s development cycle in Downtown Chicago transformed the West Loop into the premier office submarket due to its proximity to multiple transportation options. Wacker Drive lies at the heart of the submarket and has been the corridor of the most significant office developments. After several years of no construction cranes in the submarket, new development activity has begun again, with three buildings under construction at 444 W Lake St, 133 W Fulton St, and 15 N Riverside Dr totaling 2.5 million SF. Vacancy Absorption 4, 2, 2% 18% 16% Vacancy by Class Type 1.86% 7.58% 14% 5.15% 12% -2, 1% -4, 1 211 212 213 214 215 (%) 8% Net Absorption (SF) Class A Class B Class C Direct Vacancy Sublease Vacancy 22 NAI Hiffman CNA Insurance announced plans to relocate its global headquarters to a newly proposed 87, SF office tower at 151 N Franklin St.